Recipes for Melatonin Sleep Aid Tablets

Safe ways to use melatonin sleep aid tablets past its expiration date

Sleepy Smoothie

Sleepy Smoothie

A soothing smoothie to help you relax and unwind, made with expired melatonin sleep aid tablets. Please note that consuming expired supplements may have reduced efficacy.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
1

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon almond butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 expired melatonin sleep aid tablets

Instructions

  1. Peel the banana and break it into chunks.
  2. In a blender, add the banana chunks, almond milk, honey, almond butter, vanilla extract, and expired melatonin sleep aid tablets.
  3. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Sleepy Oatmeal

Sleepy Oatmeal

A comforting bowl of oatmeal infused with expired melatonin sleep aid tablets. Please note that consuming expired supplements may have reduced efficacy.

Prep time:
2 minutes
Cook time:
5 minutes
Servings:
1

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 expired melatonin sleep aid tablets

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the rolled oats, water, milk, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon.
  2. Crush the expired melatonin sleep aid tablets into a fine powder and add them to the saucepan.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until the oats are tender and the mixture has thickened to your desired consistency.
  5. Remove from heat and let it cool for a minute before serving.
  6. Serve warm and enjoy.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Sleepy Muffins

Sleepy Muffins

Delicious muffins infused with slightly expired melatonin sleep aid tablets, perfect for a relaxing snack.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 slightly expired melatonin sleep aid tablets, crushed

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, and eggs.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in the crushed melatonin sleep aid tablets.
  6. Line a muffin tin with paper liners and fill each cup about 2/3 full with the batter.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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